Settling into Your New Home

18 articles from the MovingGuru Moving Guide.

Dealing with the DMV When Moving

Dealing with the DMV is never fun. In fact, it’s usually just the opposite: boring, tedious, time-consuming and expensive. However, if you’re moving, you can’t avoid it. The DMV will beckon. Here’s what you need to do when moving, and

Settling into Your New Home · June 28, 2012

Make the Most Out of a Small Apartment

It’s hard moving into a bare house. There’s nothing more discouraging than dusty rooms and empty walls. Even if you were careful budgeting your move, you probably spent more money than you intended to on gas for the truck, moving

Settling into Your New Home · June 26, 2012

Easing Your Child's Transition When Moving

­­Moving to a new city is hard. And when you’re a child, it’s doubly so. Give Your Child a Voice Meeting New Friends Let Your Child Explore The Most Important Things Before moving, you’ve already talked to your child about

Moving with Children · June 14, 2012

How to Have a Housewarming Party

Want to celebrate your move? Having a moving-in party is a great way to relax and meet new people after moving. It might seem strange to invite people who you barely know into your home, but parties are a great

Moving Etiquette · May 23, 2012

How to Arrange Furniture

Want to bring life to your rooms? Your furniture will determine how people experience your home. For example, when you put a chair somewhere, you are essentially telling a person where to sit and what to look at. So, think

Settling into Your New Home · April 8, 2012

Getting Along with a Roommate

Do you have a new roommate? There are two kinds of roommates: those who you would like to have a drink with and those who you would prefer to pour a drink on. Finding a roommate is just the start.

Moving Etiquette · March 19, 2012

Choosing a New School

Looking for a new school? When moving with children, one of the most important factors in deciding where to move is what school your children will attend. Your children will learn, meet new friends, and become who they are at

Moving with Children · March 14, 2012

How to Meet People After Moving

Want to meet new people? One of the toughest things about moving is leaving your friends and family behind. Not even a killer moving-away party will cure the melancholy. Worse, meeting new people isn’t easy. It is stressful and awkward,

Moving Etiquette · February 15, 2012

How to Deal with Homesickness

Want to stop being homesick? Where you live affects who you are. It’s where you spend your days and sleep away your nights. It’s where you hang out, buy groceries, eat dinner, watch TV… So, wherever you move, you should

Settling into Your New Home · January 25, 2012

How to Decorate a New Home

Wondering how to decorate your new home? A new home is a blank canvass waiting for you to bring your personal style to its walls, halls, floors, doors and windows. Here are some basic tips for decorating your new home

Settling into Your New Home · January 25, 2012

Exploring Your New Hometown

Looking for fun things to do in your new hometown? If you really want to settle into a new home, you need to settle into the surrounding area. The best way to do that is by exploring it and its

Settling into Your New Home · January 25, 2012

Meeting New Neighbors

The easiest people to meet are neighbors. -Wise, old mover When you move, you will meet dozens of new people. And of all these new people, you will probably meet your neighbors first. Meeting new neighbors is important. They can

Moving Etiquette · January 16, 2012

License and Registration in a New State

Need a new driver’s license? When you move to a new state, you will need to go to the local DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles). That’s where you will get a new driver’s license, license plate and vehicle registration. Every

Settling into Your New Home · December 15, 2011

How to Find a Home Contractor

Is your new home broken? Chances are your new home will not be 100% perfect. The patio will be too small, a wall will be in the way, or the kitchen counter will be wood instead of marble… or marble

Settling into Your New Home · November 16, 2011

Finding Health Insurance

Need some affordable health insurance? Health insurance is a must-have for everyone. Even if you get the cheapest policy, it will protect you from devastating bills resulting from serious injuries. However, some policies will cover much more, from doctors v…

Moving Safety · November 15, 2011

Auto Insurance

Do you need car insurance? Auto insurance is essential if you’re a vehicle owner. It protects you from liability if you make a mistake, and it protects your car if it’s damaged by another car. If you don’t have car

Settling into Your New Home · November 15, 2011

Buying Homeowner's Insurance

What’s Homeowner’s Insurance? Homeowner’s insurance is important for everyone to have, not just homeowners. Many mortgage companies, homeowner’s associations, and landlords even require you to have it. Homeowner’s insurance protects you and your property by…

Moving Safety · November 15, 2011

Finding Home Cleaners

Worried about losing your deposit to cleaning costs? Over time, places get dirty and need to be cleaned. Even if you managed to keep your carpet kindly, the stuff that lurks under your couch, behind your dresser and beneath your

Prepping & Packing · June 14, 2011

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